The Officer Friendly Program seeks to build rapport among students, parents, and police officers through engagement at elementary schools.
MPD officers visit elementary schools throughout the District to present important age- and grade-appropriate safety lessons and introduce students to the different areas of the Police Department.
Officer Friendly visits also may include Badger Bear appearances or performances by MPD’s popular Side-By-Side Band, a community-focused group that performs at DC public and charter schools and participates in community and outreach events.
MPD’s Side-by-Side Band works to promote peace, unity, and connection and appreciation of music and the arts while strengthening community relationships through cultural expression.
To request a performance by the Side-by-Side band, please email [email protected]. 